I have a mom with one nipple that is fissured/dimpled in the center. She has been trying for the past week to heal the center....light hairdryer, shells between feedings, lanolin. Baby doesn't nurse as well on that side and she has not been compliant with position changes. She has been pumping that side and exclusively nursing on the other. Should we expect a long recovery time because that inner tissue doesn't stay adequately exposed to air? What have others done with this situation.? We are becoming bosom buddies, although I think that is what she wants and needs at this time. She wants a time frame and I have reinforced proper positioning and skin care repeatedly. There is no scabbing, or skin loss..but, that inner area does look tender. Sharon